About Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps
From Der Nachbar's own website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps is a bottle shop with a bar in northwest Durham, on Hillsborough Road. Its website calls it a locally owned shop with 20 taps focused on German and craft beer. The name means "the neighbor" in German.
Wine is poured by the glass and sold by the bottle. The menu also lists gluten-free beer, hard seltzer, ginger beer and kombucha. Non-alcoholic choices include sparkling lemonades and canned NA beer.
The room is built for families. Kids get a chalkboard wall, a selection of board games and a fenced patio. Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio, where there are water bowls and treats.
You can bring takeout or food from home. Soft pretzels are on offer Friday to Sunday. Weekly events include chess on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays and a German community night on Thursdays.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Answers come from Der Nachbar's website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
Can I drink the bottles and cans from the shelves in the shop?
No. Shelf and cooler items, other than wine, are for taking home. The 20 taps are the way to drink beer there.
Are dogs allowed at Der Nachbar?
Yes, on the outside patio. Its website asks you to keep them leashed, and the patio has water bowls and treats.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes. Its website welcomes takeout and food from home, inside or outside. Staff will help with napkins, utensils or plates.
Is Der Nachbar wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Atomic Clock Brewing Company is 5.1 miles away. Flying Bull Restaurant and Brewery and Crank Arm Brewing Company Durham are both 5.2 miles away, and Fullsteam Brewery is 5.3 miles away.
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Before you visit Der Nachbar
Expect a family-friendly room with a bar, shelves of bottles and a fenced patio. Check the On Tap and Events pages on dernachbardurham.com before you go, since the taps change.
Takeout and food from home are welcome, and the bar team will hand you napkins and plates. The shop suggests a drink here after a hike on the Eno River Trails.
Atomic Clock Brewing Company is 5.1 miles away, and Flying Bull Restaurant and Brewery is 5.2 miles away. Both make a good second stop.